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P221 FOF

1996 Rover 800

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,344 mi
Last recorded123,344 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 80095,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 FOF
MakeRover
Model800
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 123,344 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 119,208 miles

offside front steering rack/tie rod has slight freeplay

Fail 10 Oct 2008 119,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front steering rack/tie rod has slight freeplay

Pass 21 Sep 2007 111,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 113,863 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 110,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Rover 800?

Based on 5,495 MOT tests across 1,016 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
3,757
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
1,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 541
constant velocity joint gaiter split 274
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 273
Brake pipe excessively corroded 243
parking brake recording little or no effort 209
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P221 FOF is a 1996 Rover 800 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Rover 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 95,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 800 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 541 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P221 FOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 800 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P221 FOF registered?

P221 FOF is a 1996 Rover 800, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P221 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P221 FOF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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